Neilesh Vinjamuri secured victory in the 2025 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, showcasing strategic gameplay and bold wagers. His consistent success with Daily Doubles propelled him to the championship title and a $250,000 prize. Runners-up Adriana Harmeyer and Isaac Hirsch expressed admiration for his performance.
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Ken Jennings Criticized for Accent During Tournament Final
Host Ken Jennings faced criticism for adopting a ‘ridiculous’ and ‘distracting’ accent while delivering clues in the Tournament of Champions final. Despite the backlash, the episode featured intense competition, with Neilesh Vinjamuri emerging victorious.
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Contestant’s Tribute to Céline Dion Leads to Ironic Miss
During the 2025 Champions Wildcard tournament, contestant Drew Goins expressed gratitude to Céline Dion but later missed a question about the singer. Despite the irony, Goins maintained a positive outlook.
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Heartfelt Shoutout Precedes Personal Loss
Contestant Maria Lauro gave a heartfelt shoutout to her husband during her December 20 appearance. Tragically, he passed away three weeks after the episode aired.
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Set Design Revamp for Second Chance Tournament
Jeopardy! reintroduced giant letters spelling “Jeopardy!” hanging from the ceiling for the Second Chance Tournament, a nostalgic feature last seen in the ’90s. Fans welcomed this return to classic set design.
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Memorable Moments from 2024
In 2024, both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune delivered memorable moments, including risqué answers, record low scores, and controversial clues. Notably, Pat Sajak retired from Wheel of Fortune, with Ryan Seacrest stepping in as the new host.
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